We all know how easily anxious thoughts can cloud the bigger picture and send us into a downwards spiral.
For children, anxiety can often occur in a variety of situations, from starting at a new school or sports club to going to parties and meeting new people. For the most part, children forget these worrisome thoughts once they’re settled and having fun but for some children, anxiousness can overtake their thoughts and feelings and disrupt both you and your child’s everyday life.
Knowing how to calm an anxious child without making them feel worse can be challenging. Dr Anna Cohen, Sydney’s leading Child Psychologist from Kids & Co. shares her tips on how parents can help calm their anxious child.
